I wrote a post a couple weeks back that focused on using technology to help keep students engaged in the classroom. People seemed to like that theme, so I decided to merge that idea with last week’s blog about e-readers. I’ve found some apps that let users create...
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Best Websites to Make Free Study Materials
Key Takeaways Online tools for studying offer convenience and organization. These websites are accessible for students regardless of their technology. Features include making flashcards, study guides, and collaborating with others. Various subjects and standardized...
Quick iPad Tips for Efficient Speech & Language Therapy
As an SLP, it's pretty much a given now that you're working with an iPad. At times, the iPad can be a great tool and opens us up to a world of possibilities. Other times, it can be frustrating to try to figure out what the hundreds of different settings do! Today I'm...
Fresh Ideas for Summer Speech Lessons
For those of you working over the summer, I’ve been brainstorming some fun thematic speech lessons. One of the schools I work in over the summer selects a theme for each classroom, ranging from outer space, countries, to ocean animals, etc. Bouncing ideas off of the...
Using Readily Available Material for Speech and Language Sessions
As SLP’s we’re always on the hunt for new materials to use. Instead of spending time that we probably don’t have searching, I’ve been trying to use my time wisely and take advantage of materials that are ready to go. Local online newspaper sites are the perfect go-to...
Fun Book Series for Speech and Language Development!
This spring I was introduced to an adorable book series by a co-worker. Will Hillenbrand’s Bear and Mole stories are the perfect go-to book for literacy or speech activities. They were written for 4-6 year olds but I use them with older students, ages 7-9, who have...
The Importance of Teaching Social Skills
A huge part of my job as a speech therapist is teaching social skills to children and young adults. People are often surprised at that and ask me why a speech therapist would teach social skills. The biggest reason we work on them is because they are an integral part...
Adventures in AT: Switch Accessible Websites
For a long time I didn’t have many resources for switch users in my SLP bag of tricks. I’ve recently devoted more time to finding new websites that are switch accessible (can be controlled by a switch) and want to share them! The following websites have great free...
Adaptive Games for Kids with Disabilities
I’m always on the hunt for new fun activities to do with my students. I came across an awesome tool to help facilitate games for students who are cognitively or physically impaired. The tool is a spinner made by Ablenet, a company that makes many assistive technology...
